FRANCE, SWITZERLAND & ITALY

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1 FRANCE, SWITZERLAND & ITALY Ashbury Europe 2014 With Homestay 10 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

2 DAY 1: DEPART Transfer to the Montreal airport by coach Depart from Montreal Overnight Flight to Paris DAY 2: PARIS - VERSAILLES Arrive at the Paris airport and meet your tour director Board your coach for Versailles Palace Have a guided tour of Versailles and then enjoy some free time to explore the gardens Boar your coach and transfer to Lisses meet your host family and return to their home for dinner and an overnight please note that a minimum of 2 students per family DAY 3: PARIS Have breakfast with your host family Transfer to your meeting spot and as a group transfer into Paris by RER Start your morning with a guided tour of the Louvre learn about their permanent collection Have some time to visit the museum at your own pace after your tour Visit a local bakery and learn how croissants are made Then enjoy a walk from the Louvre up the Champs-Élysées from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe find the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Depart Paris around 5:00 to meet your host families at the meeting spot Dinner,evening activities and overnight with your host family DAY 4: PARIS Have breakfast with your host family Transfer to your meeting spot and as a group transfer into Paris by RER This afternoon visit the Notre Dame Basilica and climb the towers to see the gargoyles up close This afternoon make your way to the Paris Catacombs explore the bone lined passages of this labyrinth of quarried tunnels The bodies of 6 million Parisians were moved from overcrowded graves in 1810 to this location From here make your way to the Eiffel Tower to take in the view from the top floor Depart Paris around 5:00 to meet your host families at the meeting spot Dinner evening activities and overnight with your host family DAY 5: PARIS - GENEVA Overnight in French Switzerland - Hotel Have breakfast with your host family Transfer by bus to the train station with your luggage Board your coach for Geneva Arrive in Geneva and transfer to your hotel with your luggage check in This afternoon make your way to the United Nations for a guided tour Have some leisure time before dinner Have dinner at a traditional Swiss Restaurant DAY 6: GENEVA - ZURICH Overnight in German Switzerland-Hotel Have breakfast at the hotel Join your local guide for a historic guided walking tour of the narrow streets of Old Geneva Visit CERN the European Laboratory for Particle Physics Visit the Universe of Particles and Microcosm exhibits with your guide visit the experimental areas Return to your hotel and gather your luggage catch your train to Zurich Transfer to your hotel and have dinner at a restaurant close to your hotel

3 DAY 7: ZURICH Overnight in German Switzerland - Hotel Have breakfast at the hotel Visit the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory for a guided visit and a free sample Carry on to Pfaffikon - and have an afternoon on the waterslides at Alpamare Enjoy dinner in the Niederdorf a cobblestone pedestrian zone known for its restaurants and street artists Return to your hotel for an overnight DAY 8: ZURICH - MILAN Italian Region Overnight in Hotel Breakfast at the hotel This morning transfer to the train station and enjoy a trip through mountain passes and valleys to Milan by Swiss rail system - Depart at 9 am and arrive at 12:00 Arrive at the train station and transfer to the hotel to drop your luggage This afternoon visit Duomo di Milano and take the lift to the terrace this is a spectacular expression of gothic architecture in Italy Enjoy some time at the oldest shopping mall in Italy Galleria Vittoria Emmanuelle have some time to explore and pick up souvenirs before dinner Dinner and overnight in Milan DAY 9: MILAN Italian Region Overnight in Hotel Breakfast at the hotel Start your morning refreshed at Convent of Santa Maria della Grazie learn about Leonardo de Vinci s famous painting The Last Supper with a docent This afternoon take in the Fashion Walk - based on availability Enjoy the remainder of your day at your leisure Enjoy a farewell dinner in Italy DAY 10: DEPART Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to the airport

4 PRICE PER PERSON SHEET This is a privately operated student tour - you will not be combined with another group! PRICE PER PERSON 20 to 24 participants $ 3700 PAYMENT SCHEDULE: All payments are due 90 days prior to departure Deposit $500: June 7th, 2013 Payment 1 $1200: October 18, 2013 Payment 2 $1200: November 15 th, 2013 Payment 3 Balance: December 13 th, 2013 PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payments should be made to the school HOW TO REGISTER: Register your child online by visiting the secure link Link: Enter Temporary Login: PM_5427 Enter Temporary Password: 5427! PRICE INCLUDES: RBC YOUTH INSURANCE HIGHLIGHTS Emergency Medical coverage Cancellation and Interruption coverage Coverage for School Board Trip Cancellation in the event of strike or safety/medical risk Baggage &Personal Effects Insurance Roundtrip airfare* (Montreal / Paris / Milan / Montreal) Associated transportation costs while in Europe 8 nights multiple occupancy (3/4 per room with private bath) in quality 3* hotels Daily Breakfasts / 3 Lunches / 8 Dinners (includes one beverage and a vegetarian option) All cultural and aforementioned visits, activities, tours and admissions ic of a namic p of ssiona i ingua om tou ou Director with the group 24 hours a day Departure taxes and Airline fuel surcharges at time of ticket purchase ($609) Exchange rate at the date indicated at bottom of the page Applicable service fees, taxes and OPC** contribution $2 per every $ Date of quote: February 5 th, 2013 These prices are valid for reservations before: June, 15 th 2013 Your Prométour Tour Consultant: Tiffany Kennedy Tel (USA) or (CAN) Tel ext. 226 Fax skypename: tiffanyorpana Québec licensee PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Applicable airline baggage charges according to their policies Recommended tips for your Prométour Tour Director 3 Euro per day, per person Recommended tips for your Bus Driver (s) 1 Euro per day, per person Meals not mentioned above Personal spending money Paying adult participant activity and rooming supplements NOTES EXCHANGE RATE: Prometour has quoted this package at an exchange of 1 CAD = 1.27 EURO in t nt of a significant c ang om tou ma be required to revise the final price of your tour 60 days prior to your departure. *AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGE: Airlines have the legal right to impose fuel surcharges to tickets even after bookings have been made. In the event of a significant change, Prometour may be required to revise the final price of your tour 60 days prior to your departure. Departure taxes and Airline fuel surcharges at time of this quote = $609 ** QUEBEC CONSUMER PROTECTION CONTRIBUTION TO FICAV: is a compulsory contribution for all purchasing travel services with Quebec Travel agencies. This contribution helps safeguards your funds and is paid at the rate of (0.2% of purchased services)

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